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Fears cat killer could move on to humans

Fears cat killer could move on to humans

A serial cat killer might start attacking women and young girls, police have warned on the two-year anniversary of the probe into the animal deaths.

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Two-week amnesty on firearms

Two-week amnesty on firearms

Anyone owning an illegally-held gun will be able to hand it into police during a two-week surrender.

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Revealed: the top place to live in Kent

Revealed: the top place to live in Kent

Research has revealed the number one spot to live in the whole county... and the list of worst places. Does your town feature?

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Bargain store opens

Bargain store opens

Discount retailer Poundstretcher opened its newest store in Kent today.

Celebrating world toilet day...

Celebrating world toilet day...

It seems for every cause and every hobby there's a "day". We look at some of the more curious days this month. Get out your pencils...

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Man admits trying to groom girl, 13

Man admits trying to groom girl, 13

A man who was confronted by paedophile hunters has admitted trying to meet a schoolgirl he had groomed online.

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MP under fire after invite to former Pakistan leader

MP under fire after invite to former Pakistan leader

A Kent MP has been criticised after inviting a former Prime Minister at the centre of a corruption scandal to speak at Westminster.

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White rival won't hit red poppy sales: Legion

White rival won't hit red poppy sales: Legion

A growth in peace-promoting white poppies won't dent sales of the traditional red poppy, Kent organisers insist.

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Yobs use fireworks to blow up wall

Yobs use fireworks to blow up wall

Families are calling for an end to anti-social behaviour after yobs blew up a wall with fireworks.

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Missing motorist, 88, found

Missing motorist, 88, found

An 88-year-old motorist who went missing in his car has been found safe and well.

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Traffic held after four-car crash

Traffic held after four-car crash

Traffic is now clear on the M25 towards Dartford after a four car collision.

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MP 'still unaware of allegations' against him

MP 'still unaware of allegations' against him

MP Charlie Elphicke has fired a broadside at the authorities investigating him, saying he is still unsure what he's accused of.

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Missing disabled man found

Missing disabled man found

A police helicopter was scrambled as the family of a severely disabled man launched an appeal to find him.

Train track death victim named

Train track death victim named

Police have named the man who died at a Kent train station earlier this week.

Man found guilty of teacher's murder released

Man found guilty of teacher's murder released

The family of murdered teacher Carl Davies has been rocked by news the man found guilty of his murder has been released pending a retrial.

Former pop girl reveals secrets of the 60s

Former pop girl reveals secrets of the 60s

Singer admits on #metoo hashtag : "I was expected to stand there and smile. And I did!"

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Kelly death - family speaks out

Kelly death - family speaks out

A grieving father has announced plans to set up a fundraising foundation in memory of his teenage daughter who died of cancer.

Large police presence as chopper scrambled

Large police presence as chopper scrambled

There are reports a road has been closed amid a heavy police presence in village.

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Man arrested after 'hammer robbery' at bookies

Man arrested after 'hammer robbery' at bookies

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man following a robbery at a bookies where staff were threatened with a hammer and cash was stolen.

Boy, 17, charged with sex attack

Boy, 17, charged with sex attack

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with a sexual offence following an incident involving a teenage girl.

Woman jailed for trying to murder ex in knife attack

Woman jailed for trying to murder ex in knife attack

A former supermarket worker who repeatedly stabbed her ex-partner to "put him out of his misery" after tiring of his complaining has been jailed.

Teenager due in court over crash death

Teenager due in court over crash death

An 18-year-old will appear in court accused of causing the death of another teenage boy who was killed when a van crashed into a garden.

Two taken to hospital after crash

Two taken to hospital after crash

Lanes are now open following a crash on a busy route, which left two people injured.

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Troubled bar closed after serious glass attack

Troubled bar closed after serious glass attack

A landlord has shut a town centre bar after a customer was seriously injured in a glass attack - the latest in a series of assaults at the venue.

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Care crisis forces patients to 'bed block'

Care crisis forces patients to 'bed block'

Patients had to stay in Kent hospitals for 4,000 days longer than necessary in one month due to delays in placing them in care homes, figures reveal.

Cyclist injured by hit-and-run driver

Cyclist injured by hit-and-run driver

A hit-and-run driver left a cyclist with serious injuries after a crash on a busy road.

Thieves burgle garage...but only get £3

Thieves burgle garage...but only get £3

A family-run garage was broken into in the early hours - but thieves only got away with £3 and a box of chocolates.

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Hundreds pack platforms as rail chaos hits

Hundreds pack platforms as rail chaos hits

Passengers packed on to platforms for several hours after trains had to be cancelled, leaving people stranded in London and across Kent.

New supermarket opens

New supermarket opens

More than 70 people queued in the cold to take a first look at Kent's newest Aldi store today.

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Police officer accused of punching man 'several times'

Police officer accused of punching man 'several times'

A custody sergeant has appeared in court accused of punching a suspect several times through a cell hatch.

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